Merchandiser/Trainer/Selling Event Specialist

Company: Boar's Head Brand
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: April 28, 2024

Job Description:

Hiring Company: Delicatessen Services Co., LLCOverview:The Merchandiser/Trainer/Selling Event Specialist is responsible for enhancing the customer experience by providing in-store support to national accounts during peak periods. The role will assess changing deli conditions throughout the day and tailor support to address store needs in real time. The Premium Advantage Specialist will be in-store during peak customer traffic periods during the weekdays.Job Description:Essential Functions--Positively impact the customer experience at the retail store level by accurately assessing the deli service needs throughout the day and adjusting focus to meet changing needsActively engage with the deli customers though timely and sincere acknowledgment, proactive companion selling, and product.Develop Brand loyalty and grow Brand usage by providing recipe ideas to deli customersBuild rapport with deli customers to create and maintain loyal fans of Boar's Head Brand productsHost a variety of in store sampling and product pairing events focusing on product presentationBuild awareness of Boar's Head Brand premium delicatessen products by engaging consumers through product samplingActively promote Boar's Head Brand products by educating consumers on flavor, nutritional information, quality and complimentary productsPossess a positive, energetic, and serving attitudeProvide behind-the-counter training to deli employees with a focus on exceptional customer service, product knowledge, product pairings, slicing technique, etc.Create a selling culture within the deli, mentor deli associates to become passionate about providing exceptional customer serviceSet service case ensuring full product line is displayed in an appetizing mannerMaintain retail product presentations; ensure displays are fully stocked, clean, and visually pleasing and each item is pricedUpdate merchandising and marketing materials as requiredComplete additional activities or special projects as assigned--Minimum RequirementsPhysical Requirements----Ability to stand for a minimum of 4 hoursAbility to bend, twist, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawlAbility to lift or carry objects weighing up to 40 lbs.; push or pull objects up to 300 lbs.Ability to work in a refrigerated/freezer environment--Job Requirements----High school diploma or equivalent1+ years of experience as Brand Concierge or 3 years of experience in a retail sales, customer service or similar role.Basic computer skillsExperience with food preparation is helpful but not requiredKeep work area neat and clean; exhibit good food safety and sanitation practices at all timesWillingness to learn and operate a slicerMust have own transportation and be willing to travel to different retail locations within assigned areaAbility to transport and set-up a folding table, utensils, platters, etc.Must have an internet enabled cell phone--Location:Bloomington, ILTime Type:Full timeDepartment:Indy Deli Provisions--

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